African American D.C.

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  • A picture of Decatur House, slave quarters

    Black History in Lafayette Park

    Explore Black history in Washington's famous Lafayette Park.
  • A view of the arches of the Franciscan Monastary and gardens

    Brookland

    Tour the landmark architecture and gardens of DC's "Little Rome," including the Franciscan Monastery gardens and a hidden complex.
  • Carnegie Library Building at Mount Vernon Square Washington D.C.

    Carnegie Library and Mount Vernon Square

    Join Washington Walks on a guided tour of the Carnegie Library building and other historical sites in Mt. Vernon Square.

  • City Within a City: U Street

    Explore the neighborhood shared by Black intellectuals, business leaders, and families of all economic levels. See iconic establishments like Ben's Chili Bowl and the Lincoln Theatre.
  • A child rides a bike through a spray-ground water park in Columbia Heights

    Columbia Heights

    On this historic walk, we'll trace the evolution of DC's Columbia Heights from the streetcar era to the vibrant community it is today.
  • A fountain and plaza is shown in newly-renovated Franklin Park in 2021

    D.C. Emancipation Day: From Franklin Park to Mount Vernon Square

    Celebrate D.C. Emancipation Day with a walk that starts where Black Washingtonians originally celebrated their freedom from enslavement.

  • D.C. in the National Gallery

    An interior tour of the National Gallery of Art that showcases artists and artworks the connect to history and culture of Washington, D.C.
  • View of Duke Ellington mural from atop the Ellington Building 1301 U Street

    Duke Ellington’s D.C.

    Discover Duke Ellington's D.C. on this walking tour that visits sites associated with the Ellington’s formative years in the nation's capital.
  • Thomas Law House in Southwest Washington, D.C. MAPIO

    Historic Southwest Waterfront

    An all-new waterfront in D.C.'s Southwest neighborhood is steps away from some of the city's most historic buildings.
  • A pond thick with pink waterlilies in bloom and lily pads at Kennilworth Aquatic Gardens

    Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens

    The only U.S. National Park devoted to aquatic plants, Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens is one of D.C.'s most beautiful — and undiscovered — treasures.
  • Nos. Four through Eight Logan Circle row homes

    Logan Circle

    Logan Circle evolved from rural obscurity to an enclave of architectural splendor
  • Famous figures of the March on Washington hold signs and walk with linked arms

    The March on Washington

    Follow the route taken by demonstrators at the 1963 March on Washington For Jobs and Freedom and relive a pivotal moment in U.S. history.
  • Original Walter Reed Army Medical Center building with fountain

    Walking Through History at Walter Reed

    See how the famous Walter Reed Army Medical Center campus has been transformed into The Parks at Walter Reed.
  • Dorothy Height with her mentor Mary McLeod Bethune NPS NABWH

    Women Who Changed America

    They founded organizations, sponsored legislation, blazed trails, and suffered trials. Meet the Women Who Changed America.